Sheppard helps Belmont beat UT-Martin, win 7th straight
MARTIN, Tenn. -- — Ben Sheppard had 21 points, seven rebounds and a career-high six steals and Belmont beat UT Martin 90-69 on Saturday for its seventh consecutive win.
Sheppard, a 6-foot-6 sophomore, went into the game with 13 career steals — none this season.
Jacobi Wood added 17 points and Nick Muszynski 13 for Belmont (10-1, 4-0 Ohio Valley Conference).
Cameron Holden led UT Martin (3-4, 1-2) with 16 points. Eden Holt added 13 points and Jaron Williams 11.
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Game Information
Skyhawk Arena
10:00 PM, 2 January 2021
Martin, TN
Attendance: 165
- Referees:
- Brent Miles
- Rick Shoulders
- Tavares Armour
2024-25 Missouri Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Belmont | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Bradley | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Murray State | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| UIC | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| Illinois State | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Northern Iowa | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Indiana State | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Southern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Valparaiso | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
| Evansville | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
2024-25 Ohio Valley Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| SIU Edwardsville | 0-0 | - | 4-3 |
| Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Tennessee Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Western Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-3 |
| Morehead State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Southeast Missouri State | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| UT Martin | 0-0 | - | 2-3 |
| Lindenwood | 0-0 | - | 2-4 |
| Eastern Illinois | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
| Southern Indiana | 0-0 | - | 1-4 |
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